Bank Club--Elko, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is an image of a building with the sign "Bank Club" on it. The dark textured facade of the building has large, stylized lettering spelling "BANK CLUB" affixed to the wall. The letters have a retro, geometric design. There is a vertical division to the left, and a cup is placed against the wall at the bottom of the image. In the background, a blurred street and a parked car can be seen, implying a city environment. The overall tone of the image is monochrome, creating a strong contrast between the elements and adding to the timeless and somewhat nostalgic quality of the scene.
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Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164981

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